Health & Safety

Heath & Safety Consultants

As Health and Safety Consultants we do not believe safety should be a bolt on and definitely not be seen as a necessary evil to be tolerated. A good Health and Safety management system should be appropriate to the undertaking, embedded into company culture whilst working in harmony with the company to create a safe workplace which is not over burdened with unnecessary paperwork.

The Fast R Solutions team of Health and Safety consultants aim to provide peace of mind for their clients, providing expert advice and support to guide you through the sometimes onerous and time consuming Health & Safety duties placed on employers.

If you are struggling to stay on top of the legal requirements then one of our Health and Safety consultants can help reduce the burden. Providing everything from a single risk assessment to a fully defined and functioning Health and Safety system. Once a company's requirements and needs have been defined our team of Health & Safety Consultants can produce, plan, implement and embed Health and Safety policies and processes with the minimum of fuss.

Below are just some of the services our Health and Safety consultants can provide. If you have a particular requirement not covered then give us a call on 0800 246 1802

What do the signs colours mean?

Safety signs are colour coded in order to make them easier to understand.

Red

Red safety signs (usually a red border) are Prohibition signs stating that something should not be done; for example 'No Smoking' signs etc

Blue

Blue safety signs are Mandatory signs stating what Must be done; for example 'Fire Door' signs

Yellow

Yellow safety signs are Warning signs to provide information on hazards etc that cannot easily be controlled; for example 'Caution Hot Water' signs.

Green

Green safety signs are usually 'Fire safety information; for instance the 'Running Man' signs indicating the fire escape routes.

Do I need Fire Action Notice?

That all depends on the property and how big it is.

Small residential blocks with 2-4 apartments may not benefit form the installation of a Fire Action Notice. But residents should be informed on the actions to take in the event of a fire.

Larger residential blocks, public buildings, commercial premises, factories etc should display appropriate Fire Action Notices in order to provide information to relevant persons in the event of a fire.

Standards

Fire Action Notices should comply with BS 5499-2:1986 Fire safety signs, notices and graphic symbols.

Fast R Solutions always recommend Fire Action Notices use graphical symbols rather than written notices. This helps those who cannot read the text understand what is required

Do I Need No Smoking Signs?

The simple answer is Yes

Any enclosed area that is not a domestic premise should display No Smoking signs in accordance with the Smoke Free Regulations 2006

Within blocks of apartments it is recommended that signs state No Smoking in the communal areas this helps prevent confusion for the residents.

Signs Placement

Signs should be placed at all entrances to the buildings; this includes out side the entrances to under-croft car parks. Additional signs should be placed throughout the building if there is a specific need

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We are always happy to answer any queries you may have about our Fire Risk Assessment or Health & Safety services

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